1 Corinthians 2:13
New King James Version
13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the [a]Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
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- 1 Corinthians 2:13 NU omits Holy
1 Corinthians 2:13
New American Standard Bible
13 We also speak these things, (A)not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, [a]combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.
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- 1 Corinthians 2:13 Or interpreting spiritual things for spiritual people
1 Corinthians 2:13
Amplified Bible
13 We also speak of these things, not in words taught or supplied by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining and interpreting spiritual thoughts with spiritual words [for those being guided by the Holy Spirit].
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1 Corinthians 2:13
King James Version
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
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2 Corinthians 2:17
New King James Version
17 For we are not, as [a]so many, (A)peddling[b] the word of God; but as (B)of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 M the rest
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 adulterating for gain
2 Corinthians 2:17
New American Standard Bible
17 For we are not like the many, [a](A)peddling the word of God, but (B)as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ (C)in the sight of God.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 Or diluting
2 Corinthians 2:17
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17 For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
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2 Corinthians 2:17
King James Version
17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
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Romans 8:26
New King James Version
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For (A)we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but (B)the Spirit Himself makes intercession [a]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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- Romans 8:26 NU omits for us
Romans 8:26
New American Standard Bible
Our Victory in Christ
26 Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for (A)we do not know what to pray for as we should, but (B)the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with [a]groanings too deep for words;
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- Romans 8:26 Lit wordless groanings
Romans 8:26
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Our Victory in Christ
26 In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words.
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Romans 8:26
King James Version
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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1 Peter 4:11
New King James Version
11 (A)If anyone speaks, let him speak as the [a]oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that (B)in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the [b]dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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- 1 Peter 4:11 utterances
- 1 Peter 4:11 sovereignty
1 Peter 4:11
New American Standard Bible
11 (A)Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking (B)actual words of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving [a](C)by the strength which God supplies; so that (D)in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, (E)to whom belongs the glory and [b]dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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- 1 Peter 4:11 Lit from
- 1 Peter 4:11 Or power
1 Peter 4:11
Amplified Bible
11 Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 4:11
King James Version
11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Colossians 3:16
New King James Version
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another (A)in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
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Colossians 3:16
New American Standard Bible
16 Let (A)the word of [a]Christ richly dwell within you, [b]with all wisdom (B)teaching and admonishing [c]one another (C)with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, (D)singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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- Colossians 3:16 One early ms the Lord
- Colossians 3:16 Or in
- Colossians 3:16 Or one another, singing with psalms...
Colossians 3:16
Amplified Bible
16 Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Colossians 3:16
King James Version
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
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1 John 1:3
New King James Version
3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is (A)with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.
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1 John 1:3
New American Standard Bible
3 what we have (A)seen and (B)heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our (C)fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
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1 John 1:3
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3 what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
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1 John 1:3
King James Version
3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
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2 Peter 1:21
New King James Version
21 for (A)prophecy never came by the will of man, (B)but [a]holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
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- 2 Peter 1:21 NU men spoke from God
2 Peter 1:21
New American Standard Bible
21 for (A)no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men (B)moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
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2 Peter 1:21
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21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
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2 Peter 1:21
King James Version
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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